Yellow blenny

Meiacanthus luteus

Família : Blenniidae

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Completely yellow blenny, very lively and easy to observe. Perfect for community aquariums.

Estado IUCN
LC
Pouco preocupante
Bioma
Récifs coralliens de l'océan Indien et Pacifique tropical.

Descrição

Meiacanthus luteus grows up to 8 cm. Its body is uniformly bright yellow, sometimes with a slight orange tint. The dorsal fin is long and low. It has large eyes and a protractile mouth. It is an active fish that often swims in open water. It is curious and may approach the glass. It feeds on zooplankton and small crustaceans. It is known for its hardiness.

Habitat

Região :

Coral reefs, sandy areas and seagrass beds

Distribuição :

Parâmetros recomendados

Temperatura2428 °C
pH8.18.4
GH812 °dGH
KH812 °dKH
Salinidade1.021.025
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.1 mg/L

Cuidados

Dificuldade
2/5
Dieta
Carnívoro
Aquário mín.
100 L
Grupo mín.
1
Tamanho adulto
8 cm
Esperança de vida
4 anos
Temperamento
Pacífico
Propagação

Notas de cuidados

Temperature 24-28°C, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.020-1.025. A minimum tank of 100 liters is recommended. It needs swimming space and some rockwork. It accepts frozen foods, flakes, and pellets. Compatible with most peaceful fish. Avoid aggressive fish. Moderate filtration and standard lighting are suitable. It can be kept in small groups.

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